Our guest blogger Katherine shows how to avoid a typical roommate conflict situation.
I BOUGHT THE TOILET PAPER LAST! by Katherine
So you’ve found yourself a roommate (or two) to split the cost of an apartment and …

Our guest blogger Katie tells about her success using Craigslist.
“In June of 2010, I got the call that would change my life forever…I landed my first job in NYC! I was really excited to …

It’s getting cold in Chicago, which means it’s time to fire up the heater! For apartment dwellers, this can mean one of two things: either you have a radiator, or you have a thermostat. Let’s …

Our food blogger and CIA student Sam shows how to put to use your new kitchen equipment and stocked pantry and throw a potluck dinner party.
HUMMUS, POTATO AND ZUCCHINI SALAD by Sam            
A potluck dinner is a great way for friends to …

MOVING TO THE BIG CITY…ALONE by Katie
Moving to a new city is an exciting and scary time, and it can be even more daunting when you’re doing it on your own. I started my career …

WATCH OUT FOR THESE FIVE EXTRA COSTS ON YOUR RENTAL by Katherine
So you’ve made your rent budget and you’ve been good and remembered to budget for basic utilities like internet, cable, electricity, gas and even …

Our culinary expert Sam, a student at the CIA, has put together his list of  pantry essentials. The full list will cost about $100 at any large supermarket (we priced it at Fresh Direct in …

Hi, it’s Alex again, Alissa’s boyfriend. True to form, we’re ready to announce the winner of our $100 Giveaway. But first, a reminder of the rules as desribed in  this post from Sept. 26.  All entrants …

Hi guys, it’s Alex again, Alissa’s boyfriend. As you may remember, I hosted a tailgate-at-home party event this past weekend, only a month after having moved cross-country.

The event was sponsored by Apartment Guide (see disclosure below), …